What Does it Mean to be Human? Gods plan for work, rest, & life // Jesus & Your Paycheck
Over the past few weeks, we have been unpacking God’s vision for your work. However, we need to address the danger to this vision of work because if you embrace the vision of God for work, odds are, you will make money. And when we make money, when we receive a paycheck, it’s really easy to get sucked into this cycle: Work more, buy more, repeat. But the end result is a stressed out, anxiety laden, overly busy, greedy society. According to the American Psychological Association, money is the number 1 stressor in our country. So, how do we keep from getting sucked into the vortex of work more, buy more, repeat? Through simplicity and generosity.
1. When Jordan referenced how Jesus points out the relationship between “treasure and worry”, have you ever noticed this before? Do you agree that worry, anxiety, or stress is a litmus test of what you treasure or what you love the most? Why or why not?
2. Of the nine “Outward Expressions of Simplicity”, which one resonates or challenges you the most? Why?
3. Of the four “Practical Guides to Generosity”, which one resonates or challenges you the most? Why?
4. Do you agree that Jesus’ teachings on money are not only right, but they are a better way to live? Can you describe a time when you experienced this “better way to live?”
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